Italy Hotels, Villas & Accommodation

Italy has some of the world's most ancient tourist resorts, dating back to the time of the Roman Republic, when destinations such as Pompeii, Naples, Capri, popular with the rich of Roman society. Today almost every inch of Italy offers something delightful to explore.

• Most Popular Destinations in Italy

» Rome

Rome, the Eternal City, is the capital of Italy and of the Lazio (Latium) region: it is the famed city of the Seven Hills, La Dolce Vita, the Vatican City and Three Coins in the Fountain. Situated on the River Tiber, between the Apennine Mountains and the Tyrrhenian Sea, the Eternal City was once the center of the mighty Roman Empire …

» Venice

Disrepair not-withstanding, Venice is a magical city of canals and bridges. Built originally to avoid invading barbarians, today it is a near perfect preservation of art and architecture. This sanctuary on the lagoon is virtually the same as it was five hundred years ago, which adds to the fascinating character of the city …

» Florence

Florence (Italian: Firenze) is the capital of the region of Tuscany in Italy, with a population of some 400,000. It is a fantastically beautiful city, a cultural, artistic and architectural gem. Florence was very much the epicentre of the Italian Renaissance and remains one of the world's top attractions for lovers of art …

» Milan

Milan is the financial capital of Italy and a fashion shoppers' paradise. The main shopping area is the fashion quadrangle, roughly between Duomo Square, Scala Square and San Babila Square. Here, all major stylist have their main shops: Giorgio Armani, Prada, Gucci, Versace and so on …

• Regions of Magical Italy

» Southern Italy

The area of Southern Italy, or Mezzogiorno, encompasses six regions; Basilicata, Campania, Calabria, Molise, Puglia and Sicily. Abruzzo is traditionally considered part of the region. Geographically, Southern Italy is much drier and hotter than the rest of Italy, and historically, has been exposed to significantly different influences than the rest of the peninsula …

» Central Italy

Central Italy includes the regions of Emilia Romagna, Tuscany, and Umbria. The towns and villages of Central Italy offer a wonderful variety of artistic and cultural treasures and none more so than magical Florence. Be sure also to visit the trasures of Siena, Lucca and Pisa and the beautiful mountain resort towns …

» Northern Italy

Northern Italy includes the regions of Lombardy, Liguria, Valle D'Aosta, Piedmont, Veneto, Trentino - Alto Adige, and Friuli-Venezia. There are there distinct geographical areas; the Alps, the flat plain, and the shoreline of the beautiful Mediterranean. Modern skiing resorts and medieval castles can be found in the majestic Dolomites …

» Sardinia

Sardinia (or Sardegna), is the second largest island in the Mediterranean Sea after Sicily. The island is located between Italy, Spain and Tunisia, south of Corsica. The island contains numerous extraordinary tourist areas, including the Costa Smeralda and Gennargentu, and particularly beautiful beaches …

• Villas in Italy

» Villas in Italy with Oliver's Travels

Simply Italy by Oliver's Travels specializes in luxury Italian villas for rent, from charming family villas in Tuscany to historic castle estates. Handpicked by theirteam of experts for their stunning locations and features such as beautiful terraces with panoramic country views, outdoor swimming pools and exquisite decor, these Italian villas are the perfect choice for families and friends looking for an unforgettable Italian holiday …

Italy Travel,Tours & Activities

Italy is well-known for its art and culture. It has many famous works of architecture, among them the leaning tower of Pisa and the Roman Colosseum. It is renown for its food, wine, lifestyle, elegance, automobiles, and generally speaking, taste …

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DestinationMagical Italy

Europe's Renaissance period began in Italy during the 14th and 15th centuries and exerted a tremendous and lasting influence on the subsequent development of Western culture, in the literature, painting, sculpture, and architecture contributed by giants such as Filippo Brunelleschi, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Botticelli, Fra Angelico, and Michelangelo …